Publications

Operator Licensing and Vehicle Control Regulation

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This Regulation sets standards and procedures for obtaining operator's licenses, as well as providing a classification of licenses and the requirements for each type of license and provisions for... More ≫

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This Regulation sets standards and procedures for obtaining operator's licenses, as well as providing a classification of licenses and the requirements for each type of license and provisions for their renewal, expiry, and suspension. The Regulation additionally provides for the registration of vehicles, providing classifications and outlining permitted uses for each class of vehicle. Related to the registration of vehicles, the Regulation provides rules for types, conditions, and uses of license plates. The Regulation additionally outlines the authority of the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services with respect to licensing and registration, and provides for a number of fees related to licensing and registration.

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Fuel Tax Regulation

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The Fuel Tax Regulation establishes the administrative process for the collection, reporting and remittance by direct remitters and other recipients of fuel tax imposed on recipients of gasoline,... More ≫

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The Fuel Tax Regulation establishes the administrative process for the collection, reporting and remittance by direct remitters and other recipients of fuel tax imposed on recipients of gasoline, diesel, locomotive, aviation, propane and other fuels in Alberta under the Fuel Tax Act, and includes compliance and enforcement provisions. The Regulation also defines certain fuels as being taxable, establishes the registration process for persons desiring to undertake certain activities with respect to fuel in Alberta, establishes the various exemptions from fuel tax and process for obtaining a fuel tax exemption certificate, as well as establishes the process for marking fuel and the circumstances under which marked fuel may be possessed and sold.

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Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Regulation

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The Regulation establishes a five-year pilot project to evaluate the use of golf carts on select highways within participating municipalities whose councils pass bylaws to authorize golf cart use... More ≫

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The Regulation establishes a five-year pilot project to evaluate the use of golf carts on select highways within participating municipalities whose councils pass bylaws to authorize golf cart use on designated highways, and that are approved by the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services.

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Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Act

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This act protects the injured victims of at-fault uninsured or unknown drivers by ensuring they receive compensation for their personal injuries. Provides that the owner of every motor vehicle in... More ≫

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This act protects the injured victims of at-fault uninsured or unknown drivers by ensuring they receive compensation for their personal injuries. Provides that the owner of every motor vehicle in each year pay a fee in respect to that motor vehicle in the amount prescribed by regulation before the vehicle can be registered.

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Traffic Safety Act

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This Act promotes safety on the province's highways, the definition of which includes any street, road, sidewalk or bridge that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use. Part 1... More ≫

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This Act promotes safety on the province's highways, the definition of which includes any street, road, sidewalk or bridge that the public is ordinarily entitled or permitted to use. Part 1 provides for matters of general administration, including the appointment of a Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services; Part 2 for the establishment of the Alberta Transportation Safety Board and the conduct before it of hearings, reviews and appeals; Part 3 for matters of motor vehicle administration, including license, registration and insurance requirements; Part 4 for disqualifications from driving, including disqualifications arising from impaired driving and other offences; Part 5 for the general operation of vehicles, including their prohibited operation; Part 6 for off-highway vehicles; Part 6.1 for transportation network companies; Part 7 for commercial motor transport; and Part 8 for enforcement, rights, remedies and obligations.

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Insurance Act

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The Insurance Act is the legislative framework for insurance operations in Alberta. The Act governs the licensing, governance and reporting requirements of insurance companies in the province, the... More ≫

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The Insurance Act is the legislative framework for insurance operations in Alberta. The Act governs the licensing, governance and reporting requirements of insurance companies in the province, the incorporation and prudential supervision of provincial insurers, the duties of insurance agents and adjusters, market conduct, insurance contracts and financial responsibility cards ("pink" cards). It establishes the policy requirements for automobile, general, life, and accident and sickness classes of insurance, and the statutory conditions to be included in every insurance policy.

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Edmonton International Airport Vicinity Protection Area Regulation

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This regulation establishes the airport vicinity protection area surrounding the Edmonton International Airport, to control, regulate or prohibit uses or development on lands within the vicinity... More ≫

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This regulation establishes the airport vicinity protection area surrounding the Edmonton International Airport, to control, regulate or prohibit uses or development on lands within the vicinity of the international airport.

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Automobile Insurance Premiums Regulation

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The Automobile Insurance Premiums Regulation establishes the approval process for automobile insurance rating programs, requires an annual review of automobile insurance trends and premiums... More ≫

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The Automobile Insurance Premiums Regulation establishes the approval process for automobile insurance rating programs, requires an annual review of automobile insurance trends and premiums relating to basic and additional coverage for private passenger vehicles (PPVs) and establishes a ‘grid’ mechanism used to determine the base premium for basic coverage for PPVs. No insurer may charge more for basic coverage for PPVs than the amounts calculated with the grid.

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Commercial Vehicle Certificate and Insurance Regulation

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This Regulation prescribes the insurance requirements for specific types of commercial vehicles. It also seeks to achieve high levels of compliance with transportation legislation by providing... More ≫

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This Regulation prescribes the insurance requirements for specific types of commercial vehicles. It also seeks to achieve high levels of compliance with transportation legislation by providing for certification processes that are associated with the issuing of Safety Fitness Certificates and Operating Authority Certificates. One or both certificates must be applied for and acquired to operate most commercial vehicles lawfully on Alberta’s highways. The Regulation requires the Registrar of Motor Vehicle Services to establish and maintain operator profiles to monitor the activities and safety records of carriers and other persons.

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SafeRoads Alberta Regulation

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The SafeRoads Alberta Regulation prescribes grounds for cancelling a notice of administrative penalty for immediate roadside sanctions and provides circumstances in which the Director may grant... More ≫

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The SafeRoads Alberta Regulation prescribes grounds for cancelling a notice of administrative penalty for immediate roadside sanctions and provides circumstances in which the Director may grant interim relief to a recipient of a notice of administrative penalty. It also requires the publication of adjudicator decisions on reviews of notices of administrative penalty, provides the required contents for notices of administrative penalties, prescribes additional conditions for reinstatement of an operator’s licence, and deals with fees for reviews of notices of administrative penalties, review and refund of costs, and extension of the time to pay.

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